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Juniper Ridge’s contaminated wastewater to be treated in Brewer

Juniper Ridge’s contaminated wastewater to be treated in Brewer

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

New Ellsworth nonprofit seeks to raise $1M to buy Hancock County newspapers

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

UMaine is facing a $19 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year that administrators say will have to be covered in part by layoffs.

Latest Videos

Swatting hoax prompted Bangor middle school evacuation

Swatting hoax prompted Bangor middle school evacuation

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

Fall foliage is peaking in Bangor this week and headed for the coast

Fall foliage is peaking in Bangor this week and headed for the coast

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

How all 12 Bangor City Council candidates say they would’ve voted in key council debates

How all 12 Bangor City Council candidates say they would’ve voted in key council debates

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Latest Obituaries

Anne F. Deschaine

Sandra J. McNally

Tina Lynn Bunker

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LATEST NEWS

Watch live forums with Bangor City Council and School Committee candidates

Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow a top award before the ship returns home

Trump’s executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say

Federal appeals judges don’t reveal how they’ll rule on Saudi Arabia’s effort to end 9/11 litigation

OPINION

Another view of the future of American democracy

Another view of the future of American democracy

A picture speaks volumes about Susan Collins

A picture speaks volumes about Susan Collins

Public Safety

Fire leaves Aroostook home unlivable

Bangor middle school evacuated over potential threat

Family of late midcoast firefighter continues his legacy with nonprofit

NATIONAL NEWS

Appeals court reverses convictions in kidnapping and terrorism case involving 3-year-old boy’s death

Opal Lee celebrates her 100th birthday by kicking off construction of Juneteenth museum in Texas

Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it’s a political stunt

POLITICS

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

Donald Trump: ‘I think we’re going to Maine’

BUSINESS

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

Low-income Mainers auto-enrolled for electric discounts

Maine’s heating oil prices are 80% higher than a year ago

Mainers feel the pinch of surging food prices

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

Greenville man shot a 196-pound deer on opening day of Maine archery hunt

Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

Why ‘ladybugs’ invade Maine homes in fall — and how to get rid of them

SPORTS

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

Struggling UMaine football team fires offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

Husson becomes 1st Maine Division III football team to win a game this season

UMaine men’s hockey falls in OT against Holy Cross after late rally

Sacred Heart football rallies to beat UMaine

OPINION

To thrive, rural educators need more support

Maine’s candidates for US Senate answer your questions

My ancestors left Ireland for a better life. Ironically, now I’m looking back.

Matt Dunlap is the type of person Maine’s 2nd District needs

We served with Troy Jackson. We’re excited to support him for US Senate.

Head Start was there for my family. Maine children need it protected.

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Get your questions answered at Bangor candidate forum

Get your questions answered at Bangor candidate forum

HANCOCK

4 injured in Hancock crash

4 injured in Hancock crash

MIDCOAST

Midcoast Maine braces for a pricey winter

Midcoast Maine braces for a pricey winter

PORTLAND

Maine worker dies after excavator overturns at job site

Maine worker dies after excavator overturns at job site

AROOSTOOK

One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail

One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man gets 2 years for stealing nearly 2 dozen guns from pawn shop

Maine man gets 2 years for stealing nearly 2 dozen guns from pawn shop

DOWN EAST

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville’s historic Masonic temple will be rebuilt after devastating fire

Greenville’s historic Masonic temple will be rebuilt after devastating fire

YORK

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

News

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Business

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

Government

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

Elections

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

Government

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

Government

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

Government

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

Government

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Government

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Early voting starts Monday across Maine. Here’s how to do it.

Elections

Early voting starts Monday across Maine. Here’s how to do it.

Troy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins

Elections

Troy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene

Business

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene

UMaine men’s hockey opens 50th season with win over Holy Cross

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey opens 50th season with win over Holy Cross

Former UMaine 2-sport star Jack Leggett earns prestigious Clemson honor

College Baseball

Former UMaine 2-sport star Jack Leggett earns prestigious Clemson honor

Restaurants on this Maine peninsula close often and earlier in fall without workers

Business

Restaurants on this Maine peninsula close often and earlier in fall without workers

Divide over vote to strip George Mitchell’s name at UMaine shows how deep his legacy extends

Education

Divide over vote to strip George Mitchell’s name at UMaine shows how deep his legacy extends

UMaine football looking to snap 4-game losing streak

College Football

UMaine football looking to snap 4-game losing streak

Bernie Sanders to rally 3 times with Troy Jackson in Maine

Elections

Bernie Sanders to rally 3 times with Troy Jackson in Maine

Janet Mills calls on Congress to approve more funding for heating assistance

State

Janet Mills calls on Congress to approve more funding for heating assistance

Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing

Government

Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing

This family bought a Bangor home after 15 years of renting

Housing

This family bought a Bangor home after 15 years of renting

Paul LePage touts ties to Donald Trump while hedging on tariffs, Iran and ICE

Elections

Paul LePage touts ties to Donald Trump while hedging on tariffs, Iran and ICE

Donald Trump at center of feisty 1st Maine gubernatorial debate

Elections

Donald Trump at center of feisty 1st Maine gubernatorial debate

Live updates: Paul LePage enters 1st of 2 debates with Matt Dunlap

Elections

Live updates: Paul LePage enters 1st of 2 debates with Matt Dunlap

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for 1st debate

Elections

Live updates: Maine’s gubernatorial candidates meet for 1st debate